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WorksheetsAdult 2 (quiz before MT)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following endocrine problem a patient who had short stature and generally as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters)?
Dwarfism
Cretinism
Acromegaly
Gigantism
A patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone (GH) level. In acromegaly, what would the nurse also expect the patient’s diagnostic results to indicate?
Plasma glucose of < 70 mg/dl
Decreased GH levels with an oral glucose challenge test
Elevated levels of plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)
Hyperinsulinemia
What is a cause of primary hypothyroidism in adults?
Malignant or begin
Surgical removal or failure of the pituitary gland
Autoimmune-induced atrophy of the thyroid gland
Surgical removal or radiation of the thyroid gland
A patient with hypoparathyroidisim resulting from surgical treatment of hyperParathyroidisim is preparing for discharge. What should the nurse teach the patients?
Milk and milk products should be increased in the diet.
Parenteral replacement of parathyroid hormone will be required for life.
Calcium supplements with vitamin D can effectively maintain calcium balance.
Bran and whole-grain foods should be used to prevent GI effects of replacrment therapy.
What is the priority nursing intervention during the management of the patient with pheochromocytoma?
Administering IV fluids
Monitoring I/O and daily weights
Administering B-adrenergic blockes
Monitoring blood pressure
During discharge teaching for the patient with Addison’s disease, which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse needs to do additional teaching?
“I should always call the doctor if I develop vomiting or diarrhea.”
“If my weight goes down, my dosage of steroid is probably too high.”
“I should double or triple my steroid dose if I undergo rigorous physical exercise.”
“I need to carry an emergency kit with injectable hydrocortisone in case I can’t take my medication by mouth.”
What are signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis ?
Diarrhea and Polydipsia
abdominal pain and back pain
fruity breath odor and dehydration
vomiting and Polyphagia
what are the major clinical and diagnostic manifestations of thyroid cancer?
A hard, irregular, painless nodule.
Enlargement of the vocal area.
Greater than 10 cm mass.
A lump in the neck.
A patient who recently had a calcium oxalate renal stone had a bone density study, Which showed a decrease in her bone density. What endocrine problem could this patient have?
Cushing syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
SIADH
What characterizes type 2 diabetes?
Destruction of the pancreatic beta cell
Initiated by genetic or environmental factors
Insulin resistance
Autoimmune process
Which of the following is not a tropical disease?
Tetanus
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Typhoid
Thyroidism
What are signs and symptoms of Herpetic stomatitis?
The center of ulcers are usually white or yellow.
The fever occurs a few days before the blisters appear.
There are oval ulcers with a red, inflamed border.
There are round ulcers with a red, inflamed border.
A patient reports frequent heartburn twice a week for the past 4 months. What other symptoms reported by the patient may indicate the patient has GERD?
Melena
Difficulty swallowing
Abdominal pain
Red tongue
Which of the following nursing interventions is for risk of esophageal varices bleeding?
Weigh a patient daily.
Assess and record intake and output (I&O).
Observer 24 hrs. Urine.
Monitor vital signs every 4 hours, especially BP.
What is the pre-operative nursing care providing for a patient having bowel surgery?
Avoid cathartics and enemas.
Administer oral Antibiotic in the morning before moving the patient to the operating room.
Provide regular diet in the evening before surgery.
Insert a nasogastric tube as ordered.
How to prevent the cholera disease?
Drinking Non-pathogenic water
Prepare clean food
Wash hands and keep toilets clean
All above
What causes hepatitis A, B, and C?
Viruses
ฺBacteria
Fungus
Genatic
Which kind of hepatitis can spread when bad bathroom habits?
A
B
C
D
Which is the correct statement about Billroth II Gastrectomy?
Direct anastomosis of the fundus of the stomach to the jejunum
Direct anastomosis of the fundus of the stomach to the duodenum
An end-to-side anastomosis of the gastric remnant to a loop of jejunum
An end-to-side anastomosis of the gastric remnant to a loop of duodenum
A patient with chronic peptic ulcer disease underwent a partial gastric resection 2 weeks ago and is reporting nausea, bloating, and diarrhea 30 minutes after eating.
What condition is this patient most likely experiencing?
Gastroparesis
Physical stress
Psychological stress
Dumping Syndrome
